SBJ Morning Buzzcast

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Inter Miami's boffo business; WNPBA fires back and stresses unity; Arkansas aligns with Tyson Foods and Wrexham's brand building exercise Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Tension amid WNBA labor talks; Geico shifts sponsorship to women's sports and long-serving AD ready to move on Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Dan Kaufman: Plenty of questions remain for CBS Sports and TNT Sports as part of Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery; Commissioner Garber restructures MLS senior ranks and WBC’s potential impact on Asia growth strategy for MLB. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Takeaways from SBJ's National Sports Forum; Padres deal inches closer and hockey has its moment Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Viewership is in for the Milan Cortina Games, Apple gives a peek at its F1 plans, and can Trump solve college sports issues? Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: TKO earnings; New NASCAR truck series title sponsor?; Atlanta’s NWSL franchise lands kit sponsor; Scott Boras opines on revenue sharing change; USA Gymnastics brings back a sponsor Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ticking clock in WNBA labor talks; NBC’s Olympic ratings bounce; NHL, PWHL interest uptick; Portland's women's sports media play; more NFL games on YouTube? Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Alex Silverman: An inside look at SBJ's National Sports Forum - the 30th edition of the event. What we heard from CAA's Howie Nuchow and what to expect on Tuesday as the event comes to a close. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Putting a bow on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics; where do things stand with WNBA labor talks?; LAFC and Inter Miami draw big at L.A. Memorial Coliseum; and the Bears keep hope alive for a new venue in Illinois. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hero moments from Milan Cortina; MLS sets to kick off intriguing season and Lon Rosen becomes a bigger LA power player. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Seattle Seahawks officially for sale; Wasserman sale could be as one unit; MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer as interim Executive Director and NWSL’s Denver Summit FC surpasses 40K tickets sold for inaugural home match. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark resigns; US Soccer’s big budget as World Cup looms; Milan Cortina Olympics viewership and Tim Harris leaving LA Lakers. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: LSU inks comprehensive jersey patch deal; the business of baseball and the success of the Milan Cortina Olympic Games. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sale talks begin for Wasserman; NASCAR and NBA get results they can build on and the NFLPA rethinks "report card" approach. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Epic sports weekend ahead! Team USA medals, Olympic controversy, MLB updates, NFL’s flag football push, and big stadium moves in Baltimore—all in today’s Morning Buzzcast. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: LA28 Board backs Wasserman; Big 12 unlocks next big revenue idea; NASCAR's focus as Daytona nears Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Breaking down Super Bowl viewership; A Bay Area resurgence and a scripted and unscripted success in Wrexham Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: A key eligibility ruling; are college presidents helping college sports and the early storylines around the Winter Games. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Takeaways from the Bay Area's Super Bowl and the early days from Milan Cortina Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Setting the scene in Santa Clara and what to expect around the Opening Ceremony Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Winter Olympics schedule change?; AI from the IOC and OBS; NFL media deal value; new PGA boss Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: The NFLPA tells the NFL it’ll listen on 18 games, but isn’t in a hurry; WNBA players seem unimpressed by the league’s latest CBA meeting; the CFP shifts its schedule again; a new media deal for the Mountain West; and big numbers for the NHL Stadium Series, basketball on Fox Sports and ESPN studio shows in January. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: NFL sets international schedule for 2026; News from Commissioner Goodell’s annual press conference; MLB clubs split from FanDuel RSNs; Rays to share ballpark update today. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Disney makes waves amid earnings season, from details on ESPN-NFL deal to Bob Iger’s likely successor; the latest from Milan ahead of the start to the Winter Olympics; a big day in WNBA labor talks; and outdoor hockey is a big draw over the weekend. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fox floods the zone on World Cup; Can a curling league get traction? Mascot pay and Unrivaled sells out in Philly Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Early returns for Paramount+/UFC; Transition day in pro golf and people on the move Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Belichick snub; What does Duke's settlement mean? Fanatics' big Super Bowl push and honoring John Henry Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - Introduction and Buzzcast Headlines 00:15 - Washington Post reverses course 00:54 - UFC’s White House event will not be taxpayer funded 02:25 - Paramount+ packs a punch for UFC 02:47 - Walmart goes big with MLS 04:35 - PGA Tour and ESPN amplifying Brooks Koepka’s return 05:38 - Chris Marinak makes move to Playfly 07:05 - Insights from Zoomph social media survey 09:12 - Oregon’s strong year in revenue Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sights on Super Bowl LX (60!), what will be the market for jersey patches in college; and breaking down Netflix sports viewership. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Critical signing for NWSL's Spirit; Real Madrid tops revenue chart; NBC brings back Bob Costas for MLB and the All Black set to return to the U.S. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eligibility and NIL contract suits continue to shake college sports; inside the Buss family dynamics; Chris Mara takes larger role with NFL Giants and SBJ's Champions unveiled. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grand Slam dilemma; Julie Uhrman moves on from ACFC CEO role and NBA Europe lays out its vision in London. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: IU wins CFP; NFL conference championships set; Bills make shock coaching change; Sporting KC sold Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp and Ben Portnoy: On the ground from Miami Beach, the latest around the College Football Playoff National Championship and all things college football. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Betting scandal rocks men’s college basketball; WTGL lands lead investor; Adam Silver talks NBA Europe from Europe; Dodgers sign another big free agent Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Top college QB makes shock draft decision; potential first mover to NBA Europe; NWSL loses a star and NFL wild card ratings finish strong. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Big numbers roll in for NFL Wild Card weekend; the AUSL switches from barnstorming to local markets; Charlie Baker touts his greatest hits; and what’s next for the Steelers and Mike Tomlin? Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour; NASCAR brings back The Chase; Fanatics expands its business; FIFA licenses its data and Tupac gets a bobblehead. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Several close matchups likely mean big numbers for NFL Wild Card weekend; Ticket prices soar for the CFP Championship in Miami; a new championship format for NASCAR; and what’s next for the WNBA and its players after the CBA expired? Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's next on 'W' CBA talks? Breaking down bowl game attendance and ratings and top NFL merch sales Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Changing face of golf leadership continues; big moves by Pacers Sports and Smith Entertainment Group and George Pyne has more wood to chop Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's next for NASCAR after Steve Phelps' exit? NFL delivers again; LPGA aligns with TMRW Sports and Pac 12 brings on some institutional experience as Deputy Commissioner Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL owners focus on the sidelines; Irsay-Gordon: "I'm pissed"; The Peter Feigin era ends in Milwaukee and what's next for MLB free agents? Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL, today; End of an era in Buffalo; NHL delivers around Winter Classic with Tampa next and Unrivaled begins year two Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bringing in '26 around the CFP, MLS and a Winter Classic in Miami. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking down sports' dominance in programming; who will step up and lead college basketball and two book reviews Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FIFA gets on message over ticket pricing; More takeaways from the Kansas/Chiefs deal and Bills mafia steps up to spend at Highmark Stadium Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Kicking off season 2 of TGL; potential changes in the Falcons' front office; And the Pop-Tarts Bowl notches another win. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You can find the full SBJ Live at SBJ Live: Headlines to Horizons. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Are the Chiefs close to moving to Kansas? Plus, a look at where the CFP sits after the first round, Main Street Sports Group’s precarious financial situation and the potential return of the WNBA to Houston. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.